In Old NASA Data, Scientists Find a Surprising New Type of Cosmic Object

In Old NASA Data, Scientists Find a Surprising New Type of Cosmic Object: The discovery of “hypersoft” X-ray beacons could help solve some mysteries about the universe. By Kenneth Chang Even within our cosmic neighborhood, the unexpected still turns up. The latest surprise is a new class of X-ray beacons in nearby galaxies, a discovery that could prove key to solving some astronomical mysteries. “They are